Welcome to Leota ...
Leota is located in Nobles County<1>.
The location of Leota has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Leota, you might consider that their post office opened in 1879.
Leota is 1,720 feet [524 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Leota lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Leota: (507)
The ZIP code for Leota: 56153<4>
Communities Also Named Leota ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Leota - they are located in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Leota.
Communities near Leota ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Leota.
- Luverne
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Luverne have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Luverne
- Luverne is located in Rock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,524 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Luverne <5>
- Pipestone
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipestone
- Pipestone is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,039 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pipestone <5>
- Slayton
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slayton
- Slayton is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,959 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Slayton <5>
- Adrian
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adrian
- Adrian is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,207 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Adrian <5>
- Edgerton
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgerton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgerton
- Edgerton is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,129 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgerton <5>
- Jasper
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jasper
- Jasper is located in Pipestone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 603 people
- Rushmore
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast) - Wilmont
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmont have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmont
- Wilmont is located in Nobles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 322 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilmont <5>
- Chandler
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast) - Lake Wilson
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Wilson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Wilson
- Lake Wilson is located in Murray County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 224 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Leota. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Leota.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Leota. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Leota.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Leota. See our Newspapers Page for Leota.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Leota ...
Looking for more information about Leota? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Leota, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Leota.
Adding Leota to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Leota in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Leota was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Leota post office opened in 1879.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Leota.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Leota. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Nobles County: www.co.nobles.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Nobles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Leota - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Leota). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Leota or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |